"I picked up The Assault of Laughter and didn't put it down until four hours later. Dinner had long turned cold. Twelve phone calls went unanswered. And, as I closed the book, I felt at that moment I had a treasure all to myself--a remarkable first book . . . ."
--Lisa Neff, The Chicago Free-Press
"The Assault of Laughter is a wonderful book . . . I found myself engrossed from the first page to the end."
--Jill Curtis, familyonwards.com
"A beautiful book. Melissa Hart brings her reality into sharp focus with fluidity, thoughtfulness and great simplicity."--Mariana Romo-Carmona, Living at Night
Links to related articles:
"Why Mom Won't Get Married"--The Advocate
"Meet the Queerspawn"--The Gay & Lesbian Review
"Mom's Apple Pie"--Seattle Gay News
The Assault of Laughter is available from Powell's, Amazon, Windstorm Creative, and direct from your favorite bookstore. Order with ISBN #1-59092-149-6.
For an autographed copy of The Assault of Laugher, or to arrange a speaking engagement, please contact Melissa.
For more on the children of LGBTQ families:
Mom's Apple Pie, the Heart of the Lesbian Mothers' Custody Movement (featuring an interview with Melissa)Children of Lesbians & Gays Everywhere
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
